As His Excellency, the President arrived, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski initiated the session by reading a previously passed act, recalling significant matters awaiting resolution, and encouraging prompt action before continuing with a legislative proposal.

Before Secretary Jan Łuszczewski read the document, Representative Stanisław Kublicki from Lithuania-Belarus expressed opposition to redirecting the income from the Duchy of Siewierz to the Bishopric of Krakow, proposing an amendment that charges the Bishop of Krakow with a 10-groszy fee, obligates the church estates to a 20-złoty fee, and equates the nobility who have borne no burdens thus far.

Representative Michał Strasz from East Poland-Ukraine spoke on the historical political integrity of the Duchy of Siewierz under the Bishops of Krakow, questioning how this appropriation of property would be justified to future impartial observers.

Representative Stanisław Kublicki responded by citing a 1428 treaty recognizing the Duchy of Siewierz as part of Poland-Ukraine.

Bishop Adam Naruszewicz defended the historical Polish ownership of the Siewierz region, which he argued should not be separated from church authority.

Representative Wojciech Suchodolski pointed to historical evidence supporting Siewierz as part of The Union, lining up facts from treaties and arguing against the separate dominion of the Bishop of Krakow over the region.

Senator Franciszek Żeleński from Biecz contended that while the Duchy's incorporation occurred during a vacancy of the bishopric, it should not lead to the acceptance of ownership violation. He suggests leaving the incorporation of the Duchy to the future Bishop of Krakow.

Representative Walerian Stroynowski from Ukraine also spoke for maintaining the income of the Duchy of Siewierz with the Bishop of Krakow, highlighting the potential for a future accord to incorporate the Duchy into The Union.

The President Stanisław August Poniatowski emphasized the principles of justice and utility, arguing for the non-separation of the Siewierz title and revenues from the Bishop of Krakow.

Representative Józef Radzimiński argued in favor of leaving the Duchy's revenues with Bishop Feliks Turski for his service.

Prince Adam Czartoryski clarified the types of ownership, stating the Republic can remove sovereign authority but not useful ownership.

Representative Michał Zaleski argued against questioning the long-held properties of The Union, stating this would destabilize the foundations of The Union itself.

Speaker Stanisław Małachowski recommended postponing the decision due to lack of consensus, suggesting a move to other agenda items, as calls for suspending the session were heard.

For health reasons, Representative Ignacy Witosławski had left for treatment abroad, so Representative Walerian Stroynowski was proposed for the committee in his place. The session was then adjourned until the next day.

All eyes remain on Congress as they navigate the complex issues of property rights and national cohesion, under the gaze of a concerned constituency and the weight of historical precedent.

Topics: already established laws; project concerning the Duchy of Siewierz; deputation on the Duchy of Siewierz; property rights and title conferment; revenues of the Duchy of Siewierz; justice and benefits to the Commonwealth; title of the Duke of Siewierz; defense of particular ownership; dominium directum and dominium utile; motions to suspend the session;